Week in Photos: Feb. 3, 2013

By Compiled by Kevin Martin, San Antonio Express-News

on February 3, 2013 8:52 PM

Photo: Edward A. Ornelas/San Antonio Express-News

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A jet at the San Antonio International Airport prepares to land under foggy conditions Thursday morning January 24, 2013. Thursday should reach a high of 81 degrees and Friday's forecast calls for more foggy conditions. less

A jet at the San Antonio International Airport prepares to land under foggy conditions Thursday morning January 24, 2013. Thursday should reach a high of 81 degrees and Friday's forecast calls for more foggy ... more

Photo: JOHN DAVENPORT, San Antonio Express-News

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Geese and other water fowl paddle around at sunrise Wednesday January 16, 2013 at Woodlawn Lake. Wednesday's forecast calls for highs in the mid 50s with warmer temperatures later this week.

Geese and other water fowl paddle around at sunrise Wednesday January 16, 2013 at Woodlawn Lake. Wednesday's forecast calls for highs in the mid 50s with warmer temperatures later this week.

Photo: JOHN DAVENPORT, San Antonio Express-News

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Dickie Dziuk tends to the charcoal briquets fire for cooking taco fixings during the 35th annual Cowboy Breakfast at Cowboys Dance Hall on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013. Several thousand people turned out for the event, which traditionally kicks off the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, for free tacos, biscuits, coffee and tamales. less

Dickie Dziuk tends to the charcoal briquets fire for cooking taco fixings during the 35th annual Cowboy Breakfast at Cowboys Dance Hall on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013. Several thousand people turned out for the ... more

Wendy Bradley, of Cedar Park, right, sings "God Bless America" with Larin Harp, who is deaf and blind and was adopted by the sign language interpreter for the rally, during the Texas Alliance for Life Rally at the Texas State Capitol in Austin on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013. less

Wendy Bradley, of Cedar Park, right, sings "God Bless America" with Larin Harp, who is deaf and blind and was adopted by the sign language interpreter for the rally, during the Texas Alliance for Life Rally at ... more

Ruth Slater, of Spring Branch, gets ready for the "Guns Across America" rally at the state capitol in Austin on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2012. Her husband, Staff Sgt. Joshua Franke, recently returned from his third tour with in Afghanistan and is in the Reserves now. less

Ruth Slater, of Spring Branch, gets ready for the "Guns Across America" rally at the state capitol in Austin on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2012. Her husband, Staff Sgt. Joshua Franke, recently returned from his third ... more

Bishop Samuel Iglehart, the pastor at Childress Memorial Church Of God In Christ, talks about the destruction of his church after an overnight multi-alarm fire in San Antonio on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013.

Bishop Samuel Iglehart, the pastor at Childress Memorial Church Of God In Christ, talks about the destruction of his church after an overnight multi-alarm fire in San Antonio on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013.

Scooter, right, with his feet wrapped to protect them since they drag behind him when he walks, sits next to fellow foster dog, James, left, at the home of Malcolm and Gini Clements in Live Oak on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013. less

Scooter, right, with his feet wrapped to protect them since they drag behind him when he walks, sits next to fellow foster dog, James, left, at the home of Malcolm and Gini Clements in Live Oak on Wednesday, ... more

Photo: Lisa Krantz, San Antonio Express-News

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San Antonio Animal Control triaged a dog in front of a house where they seized 19 dogs at 1014 West Mally Boulevard, Monday, Jan. 22, 2013. The department executed a seizure warrant on animal cruelty and the owner might face charges. less

San Antonio Animal Control triaged a dog in front of a house where they seized 19 dogs at 1014 West Mally Boulevard, Monday, Jan. 22, 2013. The department executed a seizure warrant on animal cruelty and the ... more

Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News

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Churchill swimmer Ben Ownby holds his service dog, Dakota, before practice with the Alamo Area Aquatics club team at Josh Davis Natatorium in San Antonio on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013.

Churchill swimmer Ben Ownby holds his service dog, Dakota, before practice with the Alamo Area Aquatics club team at Josh Davis Natatorium in San Antonio on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013.

O'Connor's Abby McAlpin competes in the women 100-yard backstroke during the UIL District 27-5A Swimming and Diving Championships Saturday Jan. 26, 2013 at the George Block Aquatic Center. McAlpin finished first with a time of 58.58. less

O'Connor's Abby McAlpin competes in the women 100-yard backstroke during the UIL District 27-5A Swimming and Diving Championships Saturday Jan. 26, 2013 at the George Block Aquatic Center. McAlpin finished ... more

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan lies on the floor after being injured on a play during first half action against the Washington Wizards Saturday Feb. 2, 2013 at the AT&T Center.

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan lies on the floor after being injured on a play during first half action against the Washington Wizards Saturday Feb. 2, 2013 at the AT&T Center.

Photo: Edward A. Ornelas, San Antonio Express-News

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Ben Masters is hoping to raise funds to complete a movie documentary about open spaces in the West and its relationship to mustangs, horses born and raised wild. The ride, which will involve numerous mustangs and riders, is being funded through the Kickstarter website and will involve riding from Mexico to Canada and the production of a film called "Unbranded." The website address is http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1978488989/unbranded. less

Ben Masters is hoping to raise funds to complete a movie documentary about open spaces in the West and its relationship to mustangs, horses born and raised wild. The ride, which will involve numerous mustangs ... more

Photo: Billy Calzada, San Antonio Express-News

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David Mata holds a charro hat during the 35th annual Cowboy Breakfast at Cowboys Dance Hall on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013. Several thousand people turned out for the event, which traditionally kicks off the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, for free tacos, biscuits, coffee and tamales. less

David Mata holds a charro hat during the 35th annual Cowboy Breakfast at Cowboys Dance Hall on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013. Several thousand people turned out for the event, which traditionally kicks off the San ... more

Photo: Billy Calzada, San Antonio Express-News

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The "Tin Man" water tower is dismantled and removed on Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, by Iseler Demolition, Inc. The 131-foot tower, built in 1928, is seven feet shorter than the other two towers near the city's municipal complex at Broadway and Blue Bonnet Boulevard. The height difference caused it to be incompatible with the other tanks, sparking its removal.

The "Tin Man" water tower is dismantled and removed on Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, by Iseler Demolition, Inc. The 131-foot tower, built in 1928, is seven feet shorter than the other two towers near the city's

The "Tin Man" water tower is dismantled and removed on... Photo-4132686.56206 - San Antonio Express-News

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James Cunningham reaches up Wednesday Jan. 30, 2012 to grab a box of Girl Scout cookies tossed to him by a co-worker (not seen) as distribution of 1.38 million cookies begins for the Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas which serves 23,500 girls in a 21 county area. Distribution continues through February 2 and officials said to expect to see Girl Scouts in front of area stores starting February 8. less

James Cunningham reaches up Wednesday Jan. 30, 2012 to grab a box of Girl Scout cookies tossed to him by a co-worker (not seen) as distribution of 1.38 million cookies begins for the Girl Scouts of Southwest ... more

San Antonio firefighter Sean Wiatrek (center) takes exuberant civilian employee Jean Magargee (left) and Heidi Heridia (right) on a ride in an aerial platform during a civilian employee appreciation event at the San Antonio Fire Academy on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013. The employees had an opportunity to see how firefighters worked a fire and took rides in fire trucks including a nearly 90-feet ride in the air in one of the department's aerial platform trucks. less

San Antonio firefighter Sean Wiatrek (center) takes exuberant civilian employee Jean Magargee (left) and Heidi Heridia (right) on a ride in an aerial platform during a civilian employee appreciation event at ... more